chorizo

noun

cho·ri·zo chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō

-(ˌ)sō

plural chorizos

: a seasoned, coarsely ground, pork sausage

: a spicy or sweet ground pork sausage that is seasoned especially with smoked paprika, is used chiefly in Spanish cooking, and is typically sold dried and cured in casings

: a spicy ground pork sausage that is seasoned with chili powder and other spices (such as cumin or garlic), is used chiefly in Mexican cooking, and is typically sold uncooked either loose or in casings

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Savor traditional favorites like carne asada, chiles rellenos, and chorizo. —

Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 Breakfast features chorizo biscuit sandwiches ($11), shakshuka ($13) and bananas Foster crepes ($12), along with plain, chocolate and almond croissants on Sundays. —

Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025 So is a spicy chorizo, the pancake mix, the soap and lotion, the gin, and fresh baked bread daily. —

Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 The menu plays a big role in that, with options to get a wild boar chorizo slider or one with roasted buffalo tongue. —

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